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Changdeogkung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Changdeogkung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Changdeokgung Palace ("Prospering Virtue Palace"), is set within a large park and is one of the five grand palaces built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Changdeokgung was the most favored palace of many Joseon princes, and was the second palace after Gyeongbokgung, which had been established in 1395 as a primary palace. Construction of Changdeok Palace began in 1405 and was completed in 1412. The Palace was burnt to the ground during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghaegun. It burnt down again in 1623 during a political revolt and was also attacked by the Manchu Qing and was partly destroyed and rebuilt again.Changdeokgung was the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1868, when the neighboring Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt and state affairs were moved there. Korea's last Emperor, Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926. Other members of the former Royal family were permitted to live in parts of the palace such as former Crown Prince Yi Un, who lived on the grounds with his wife Princess Bangja and sister Princess Deokhye until their respective deaths. Like the other Five Grand Palaces in Seoul, Changdeokgung was heavily damaged during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910–1945). Today there are 13 buildings remaining on the palace grounds and 28 pavilions in the gardens, occupying 110 acres (45 hectares) in all and the area is designated as Historical Site No. 122. buildings of note including Donhwamun Gate, Injeongjeon (main hall), Seongjeongjeon (auxiliary office in the main hall), Huijeongdang (the king's private residence, later used as a conference hall), Daejojeon (living quarters), and Nakseon-jae. Changdeokgung was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. The UNESCO committee stated the palace was an "outstanding example of Far Eastern palace architecture and garden design" being exceptional because the buildings are "integrated into and harmonized with the natural setting" and adapted "to the topography and retaining indigenous tree cover.
The palace gardens were originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26.000 specimen from more than ahundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon', the 'Forbidden Garden', as even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. Today, Koreans often call it 'Biwon', meaning 'Secret garden'.
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Changdeogkung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Changdeogkung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Changdeokgung Palace ("Prospering Virtue Palace"), is set within a large park and is one of the five grand palaces built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Changdeokgung was the most favored palace of many Joseon princes, and was the second palace after Gyeongbokgung, which had been established in 1395 as a primary palace. Construction of Changdeok Palace began in 1405 and was completed in 1412. The Palace was burnt to the ground during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghaegun. It burnt down again in 1623 during a political revolt and was also attacked by the Manchu Qing and was partly destroyed and rebuilt again.Changdeokgung was the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1868, when the neighboring Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt and state affairs were moved there. Korea's last Emperor, Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926. Other members of the former Royal family were permitted to live in parts of the palace such as former Crown Prince Yi Un, who lived on the grounds with his wife Princess Bangja and sister Princess Deokhye until their respective deaths. Like the other Five Grand Palaces in Seoul, Changdeokgung was heavily damaged during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910–1945). Today there are 13 buildings remaining on the palace grounds and 28 pavilions in the gardens, occupying 110 acres (45 hectares) in all and the area is designated as Historical Site No. 122. buildings of note including Donhwamun Gate, Injeongjeon (main hall), Seongjeongjeon (auxiliary office in the main hall), Huijeongdang (the king's private residence, later used as a conference hall), Daejojeon (living quarters), and Nakseon-jae. Changdeokgung was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. The UNESCO committee stated the palace was an "outstanding example of Far Eastern palace architecture and garden design" being exceptional because the buildings are "integrated into and harmonized with the natural setting" and adapted "to the topography and retaining indigenous tree cover.
The palace gardens were originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26.000 specimen from more than ahundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon', the 'Forbidden Garden', as even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. Today, Koreans often call it 'Biwon', meaning 'Secret garden'.
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